Overarching themes
Across all strategic areas, the Digital Strategy will include overarching and integrated themes:
Shared values
Dalhousie’s digital environment will reflect and support our values of inclusiveness, equity, diversity, accessibility, seamlessness, integration, lifelong learning, transparency, sustainability, privacy, security, digital literacy, and community focus.
Integration
Well-integrated and well-supported systems and platforms will enable all users to thrive.
Shared data
Data is an institutional asset, which supports transparent and data-informed decision-making.
Communications and training
Improved communications on governance, systems availability, and training opportunities will increase cooperation and digital competency.
User-focused
Keeping the user experience simple, accessible, and barrier-free is a guiding principle.
Innovation and creativity
Encourage a culture that supports innovation, creativity, experimentation, and risk-taking.
Strategic pillars
The five pillars of the strategy closely align with Dal’s strategic plan, approved by the Board of Governor in June 2021. The Digital Strategy provides foundational digital supports to enable the achievement of the goals in the strategic plan.